[clee1]

ES dementia is when a patient can no longer self ambulate (walk without assistance or self-propel a wheelchair) and can no longer have meaningful speech (cannot express their needs).

There are numerous types of dementia from the basic “senile dementia” which is the common forgetfulness/eccentricity of the very elderly all the way up to ES Alzheimer’s dementia.

Most dementia pts can/do exhibit some irritability/aggression, but Lewey Body dementia is the epitome of this. Very difficult to control.

[bert]

Thanks so much